Information for Residents
Yes. Services such as bin collections, housing, planning applications, leisure facilities, and social care continue as usual.
Once LGR is implemented, some services may be delivered differently. Any changes will be planned and clearly communicated to residents.
Council tax and local services will continue under the new unitary council. Any adjustments will be announced to all stakeholders.
Yes. The number of councillors and the areas they represent may change under the new unitary councils. This will be set out in the proposals and shared well in advance.
No. Parish and town councils will continue to operate as they do now. LGR applies to district and county councils.
Yes. Staff will continue delivering services throughout the transition. Some roles may change as councils reorganise, but services will not stop.
Information for Businesses
Yes. Services such as business rates, licensing, planning, and business support will continue as usual.
Once LGR is implemented, these services may be brought together under the new unitary council structure. Businesses will be informed of any changes before they happen.
Projects already in progress will continue. They may later be managed by the new authority.
